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She also notes the that “ the government has listened to the cost of living pressures that most South Australians are under, in particular older people.”
Ms Starke continues “We know that many older South Australians will welcome the energy bill relief but they’ll also be asking whether it is going to be enough given the recent hike in energy prices.”
“Our task now, is to continue to strongly advocate for older South Australians and ensure that they’re not forgotten when key budget investments and initiatives are rolled out.”
“COTA SA has been calling for increased funding for financial counsellors and we’re pleased to see that this has been included; we are keen to make sure that this leads to improved access for older women in financial hardship.”